Jan. 28, 2009 Airmen get more than they bargained for in "yo-yo" car sales Airmen should be aware of car dealerships that are quick to approve vehicle purchases. The buyer may get much more than they bargained for. Consumers expect dealerships to uphold hold up their end of an agreement if timely payments are made, but what happens when they don't? A "yo-yo" sale is when a
Jan. 27, 2009 General offers top perspective to Airmen here Air Combat Command's commander offered his perspective on current Air Force topics to 4th Fighter Wing Airmen here Jan. 23. "First of all, I want to thank you for your service," Gen. John Corley said. "And I'm genuine about it because I'm serving with you as an Airman." As the son, husband and
Jan. 23, 2009 Veteran crew chief receives surprise promotion A crew chief from the 336th Aircraft Maintenance Unit received a surprise promotion here Dec. 24. Master Sgt. Edwin Williams had served 18 years in the Air Force - four as a technical sergeant - before the surprise promotion. The Stripes for Exceptional Performers program awards outstanding Airmen
Jan. 23, 2009 Equipment maintainer receives surprise promotion An aerospace ground equipment maintainer from the 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron received a surprise promotion here Dec. 24. Technical Sgt. Todd Ely had spent 12 years in the Air Force - six as a staff sergeant - when he received the surprise promotion. The Stripes for Exceptional Performers
Jan. 23, 2009 Surprise promotion shocks noncommissioned officer A noncommissioned officer from the 4th Force Support Squadron received a surprise promotion here Dec. 24. Technical Sgt. Lillian Barnes, 4th FSS NCO in charge of personnel readiness, had served nearly ten years in the Air Force - four as a staff sergeant - upon receiving the surprise promotion. The
Jan. 22, 2009 Free tax preparation available to servicemembers As we are all winding down after the holidays, it can only mean one thing-- income tax season is right around the corner. Volunteers from the 4th Fighter Wing will provide free tax help, including electronic filing, for active-duty, retired and reserve servicemembers and their families. Although the
Jan. 22, 2009 Maintenance instructor receives surprise promotion A maintenance instructor from the 4th Maintenance Operations Squadron received a surprise promotion here Dec. 24. 2008. Technical Sgt. Travis Jenkins has been in the Air Force for nine years and a staff sergeant for almost five before getting the surprise promotion. The Stripes for Exceptional